Managed Print Services
Today's busy office requires peak efficiency in every area, especially in its network of printers. With toner often comprising up to 15% of an office's yearly budget, Managed Print Services (MPS) from EON can offer an easy solution to keeping your fleet of printers running smoothly at the lowest cost- leaving your office free to focus on business.
The goal of MPS is to monitor every aspect of your printing network from toner usage to network security. With the power of that knowledge we can lower your printing costs, increase productivity, prevent downtime for repairs, and optimize the operation of your fleet of printers.
How does MPS work? Every office is different, and we provide tailored solutions for every business wishing to streamline their printing network. Generally, specialized software is installed for every printer to analyze use and output cost. That information is used to restructure the network of printers for peak performance. We also monitor toner levels to replenish supplies when they are low as well as providing repair and IT services to quickly resolve printing problems.
To see how Managed Print Services might benefit your business, contact EON and we will discuss the options that are right for you. As a one-stop-shop for every office we can work with different brands and configurations for the best results in every office.
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Free Stylus Offer from 3M™
These days, our mobile devices are so vulnerable to scratches, scrapes, grime, wear and more, that screen protection is essential. With surface options that include Natural View Fingerprint Fading to Anti-Glare technology, 3M™ Screen Protectors deliver the best in durable screen protection to help you get the most out of your mobile device. 3M works to protect your displays and keep them looking new – wherever you work.
Now when you purchase any 3M™ Screen Protector from EON you are eligible to receive a free stylus by mail. Simply click the image above or CLICK HERE to view and print the mail-in form. Enjoy the ease and precision of a stylus on your touch screen devices while your screen is kept clean, clear, and safe.
Creating a Break Room Space
There are many reasons to offer a beautiful, comfortable break room in an office environment. With many people teleworking, eating at their desks, and spending less time around the water cooler, an enticing break room can bring face time and vital interaction back into the office as well as improving morale. Here is a checklist as well as some tips for creating an affordable, functional breakroom that will enhance your working life.
Break Room Basics Checklist
These items are necessary for a basic, well-functioning break room.
Furniture
- Tables: Choose options that are easy to arrange in different configurations and the room will be more versatile.
- Chairs: Plastic or metal chairs that are easy to clean are best- and why not try bright colors?
- Storage: Whether cabinets, caddies, or movable sets of drawers, you will need to keep your break room organized and efficient.
- Counter Space: An area away from the tables for food preparation is essential.
- Sink: The best break room is a clean break room. You will need a sink to provide water as well as to wash dishes and utensils.
Appliances
- Refrigerator with freezer/ice maker
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee pot with hot water spout
Cleaning supplies
- Paper towels
- All purpose cleaning solution
- Dish soap and sponge
- Trash Can
- Broom
Food & Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Coffee filters
- Sugar
- Cream
- Coffee stirrers
Other Supplies
- Dinnerware supplies- plates, bowls, spoons, etc.
- Tupperware or plastic bags for food storage
- Coffee mugs/glasses for guests
How to Begin
- Find Space A separate room is ideal, but if space is at a premium, start with a simple divided-off area (out of view from customers) where employees can get away from their desk to eat their lunch away or just to relax. This can easily be accomplished by setting up a cubicle in the back of the room (or using portable room dividers) and including a table and chairs. If you are fortunate enough to have a separate room to use as a break room, the design possibilities are endless! You may get in touch with our furniture department to learn more about the best types of break room tables and seating for your office.
- Put Someone in Charge It is important to designate one or two people to be in charge of restocking and checking up on the break room. While group effort should be used to keep the area clean and organised, there should be someone to contact if anything goes wrong or runs out.
- Establish Kitchen Convenience If you have the space and money, create a break room with the convenience and coziness of your home kitchen. In addition to the dining area, add a kitchen sink so employees can rinse lunch dishes and easily clean up spills. Add a refrigerator, freezer and microwave- this will encourage employees to bring their lunches which is healthier and more cost effective. Water coolers, coffee pots, disposable dinnerware supplies (paper plates, napkins, utensils, etc.), and vending machines are nice extra touches. Establish basic break room etiquette rules to keep your break room clean, stocked, and free of moldy, unidentifiable food!
- Set the Mood In addition to serving as a dining room, a break room should be a place where employees can escape from the noise and stress of work. They should leave the area feeling re-energized, re-charged, and ready to tackle their next project. Paint the room a bright, cheery color that is different from the rest of the office motif to help change the scenery. Hang a bulletin board to post company announcements and memos and for employees to post personal signs and ads. Provide or ask employees to donate reading material like newspapers and magazines.
- Provide Food for Thought Providing food and beverages for your employees is a quick way for employees to boost their energy during the workday. Place them in a basket or container for employees to purchase using the honesty system, or if you are really feeling generous and you have the funds, pull out all the stops and provide free snacks and beverages for your employees! Just stocking a few bulk containers of snacks can make a big impression on your employees. Don't forget to include healthy options like fruit or granola- remember that everyone spends most of the day at a desk and unhealthy snacks can be a terrible temptation.
- Be the Host with the Most If you often have clients or guests visiting the office, make sure you have some nice dishes and utensils for their use as well as fresh snacks and beverages.
Hopefully you now have some ideas for creating a fun space for employees to eat and socialize- but don't stop there! Be creative and collect ideas from employees on what they would like to have available.
Adjusting Your Office Chair
If you've felt too intimidated by the many levers and dials underneath your desk chair to adjust it properly, you may be sacrificing the best posture and position that will keep your back pain free after sitting for hours. According to the American Chiropractic Association, giving your chair the proper height adjustment can spare you from a load of problems. A chair that's too low can cause lower-back pain, carpal-tunnel syndrome and rotator-cuff strain in the shoulder. A chair that's too high can lead to what's called Golfer's Elbow—pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. Here are some tips for adjusting your seat to the ergonomic position that best suits you.
It's as easy as standing up. Stand in front of your chair, adjust the height so the highest point of the seat (when in the horizontal position) is just below your knee cap. When you sit down, your feet should be flat on the floor, with your knees at a 90° angle, the ideal lower body position for sitting down at a desk.
Adjusting your chair height is also a great way to check up on the ergonomics of the rest of your workstation.
If you can't fit your legs under the desktop (you should have enough room to comfortably cross your legs at the knees) or there is not enough space to move them freely, your desk is too low for you. Put it on risers, or invest in a desk that's the proper height.
If you can sit comfortably but you have to raise your arms to reach the keyboard or work surface, your workstation is too high. Find a way to lower your worksurface (a keyboard tray might help). Alternatively, you can adjust the chair height so your elbows are the same height as your desk and use a footrest high enough so you can lay your feet flat.
If everything else is comfortable but your computer screen has you craning your neck up, down, forward or backward to see it properly you may need to adjust the placement of your monitor. The best way to do this is with an adjustable monitor arm if your brand of monitor does not rotate in all directions.
If the adjustment levers on your chair do not seem to work you may be using them incorrectly. You can contact EON for help with your office furniture if you are having problems. Our team of furniture experts know how everything is constructed and adjusted.
Spring Cleaning Offer
Enjoy up to $50 back when you purchase Lysol cleaning products for your office this spring. Enjoy great prices on items like air freshener, multi-purpose cleaning solution, and dish soap from EON and use this mail-in form to redeem up to $50 back on your purchase. Offer expires 6/30/2013.
Denver Furniture Showroom Tours by Appointment
EON's Denver headquarters has an all-new Office Furniture showroom and updated offices, totaling over 20,000 square feet of beautiful workstation options. Contact us today to schedule a tour!
